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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 545.16 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 545.16 and 309.39 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 545.16 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/545.16 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 545.16 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 168,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,667.05/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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